Code
of the City of Washington, North Carolina
Chapter 27 - Zoning
Article XVI. Signs
Illustrated Sign Ordinance
Section 172: Wall sign surface area
Chapter 27 - Zoning
Article XVI. Signs
Illustrated Sign Ordinance
Section 172: Wall sign surface area
| (a) The sign surface area on any sign located on a wall of a structure may not exceed thirty (30) percent of the total surface area of the wall on which the sign is located. |
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(b) The sign surface area of any sign located on a wall of a structure on any lot within the B1H zoning district may not exceed five (5) percent of the total surface area of the wall on which the sign is located. |
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The sign surface of any wall sign mounted on a residential building, including those put to commercial use, shall be small, less than one (1) square foot, identification panels at the primary entrance. |
| (c) Wall surface area is calculated by multiplying the vertical distance of the building wall (measured at the average finished grade) times the horizontal distance of the building wall. |
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